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In this video, students explore the Tennessee State Capitol and discover how all three branches of state government operate within and around this historic building. They will learn how laws are proposed, debated, and enacted—and why the Capitol remains the center of Tennessee’s civic life.

In this video, students tour Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and examine the monuments, memorials, and geographic features that tell Tennessee’s story. They will connect physical landmarks to key moments in state history and understand how public spaces preserve civic memory.

Join Mrs. Frances on a visit to a local fire station. Students will learn important safety rules to remember during the visit, find out how firefighters live when they are on duty, and see how their specially designed safety gear helps them to fight fires.

In Tennessee, legal voters have both the privilege and responsibility to vote three times in each election year, but most adults don’t understand why. This video explains this process to future voters so that they will know why.

In this video, students explore the Cordell Hull Building, home of Tennessee’s General Assembly. They will learn how elected legislators work in committees, sponsor bills, and move ideas through the legislative process to become state law.

In this video, students learn how county and local governments serve citizens every day. They will explore the roles of the County Mayor, Commissioners, and other local offices—and discover how local decisions directly impact their communities.

The Tennessee Civics Collection is a curated bundle of civics videos designed for both middle and high school students, this collection introduces the people, places, and processes that shape Tennessee government—from the State Capitol and the Cordell Hull Building to county government and the state’s election cycle.